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Miscellaneous Firearms => Handguns => Topic started by: Intercooler on November 08 2013 06:46:00 PM MST

Title: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 08 2013 06:46:00 PM MST
   I bought a couple of cheaper ones early on but they wouldn't clear the Crimson Trace grips so I sold them.

  These always looked good to me and the reviews for them are the highest out there! Reports say they will also work with a Crimson Trace grip too  8)

    I'm thinking about getting one of the loading plate setups to go with it. The Range plate kind of makes more sense than the bedside although it can be a Range piece too.

http://5starfirearms.com/357_l.html




 
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: DenStinett on November 08 2013 09:15:27 PM MST
Those do look nice
Yes, I only have HKS and yes, they do have issues with some Aftermarket Grips
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: MCQUADE on November 11 2013 06:34:07 AM MST
I've heard good things about those but have never used them. I use the S.L. Variant's (they are fast) with my M&P 340 in the winter and i carry a couple of speed strips in a belt pouch in the summer.
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 11 2013 12:14:31 PM MST
 I ordered .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum which should be here this week. When they arrive I will post some pictures of them plus do a video of the GP100 with the CT grips. They seem top notch from reviews and appearance.

Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 13 2013 02:47:00 PM MST
The 5-Star loaders should be here tomorrow if the tracker is correct.

   I did get my first one today though from Speed Beez. This is for the Taurus 992 which easily changes cylinders from .22LR to .22WMR with a push-button. Due to cost I don't shoot enough of the .22WMR to justify a loader and opted for the .22LR. It works awesome!

(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1456580_615112858526750_649180152_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1467451_615113101860059_1135032667_n.jpg)
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(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1454993_615113955193307_304317349_n.jpg)

The loading block is a must for 72 rounds of fun. It works awesome and is very easy to use.
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: DenStinett on November 14 2013 09:45:51 PM MST
I do liken those Bench / Load Blocks
I've thought about making one for each of my Loaders
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 15 2013 04:45:15 PM MST
 The other two arrived today. Here is the 5-Star for a GP100:
GP100 loader
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1453235_616419541729415_994537654_n.jpg)
GP100 Range block
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1466121_616419748396061_730305623_n.jpg)
The setup
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1471229_616419995062703_1465956874_n.jpg)
.357 rounds in position open on the back
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1471120_616420158396020_976191385_n.jpg)
Front face in position. Neat and fairly simple design!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1424554_616420211729348_1501074110_n.jpg)
Crimson Trace grips on my GP100. Most loaders won't clear
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/988750_616420558395980_1177288340_n.jpg)
Loader in position showing clearance to the grip. Yes it clears fine!!!  ;D
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1452319_616420691729300_1595950132_n.jpg)
Distance the loader slides in
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/r180/1457462_616420801729289_667912827_n.jpg)
Edge of range block
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1393709_616420858395950_744357779_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 15 2013 04:50:31 PM MST
5-Star Redhawk loader:

Loader and nightstand block. Closed on the back
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1467355_616425891728780_8276588_n.jpg)
Loaded block
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541490_616426111728758_223754310_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/579629_616426221728747_757127217_n.jpg)
In position with an Uncle Mike's grip
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/936729_616426391728730_322955069_n.jpg)
Front of loader
(https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1395894_616426498395386_99525843_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 15 2013 04:59:23 PM MST
I'm not a video maker, nor do I have a mid-size stand for this but...

Best viewed in HD showing the loader working with the Crimson Trace
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: DenStinett on November 15 2013 06:08:12 PM MST
WOW, those ARE bad@$$
Title: Re: Revolver Speed Loaders
Post by: Intercooler on November 16 2013 05:18:20 AM MST
  I haven't owned a Safariland to compare but tend to agree  8)